Shaft
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New York police detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade Jr. for a racially motivated slaying. But the only eyewitness disappears, and Wade jumps bail for Switzerland. Two years later Wade returns to face trial, confident his money and influence will get him acquitted -- especially since he's paid a drug kingpin to kill the witness.
Shaft is a 2000 action-crime thriller starring Samuel L. Jackson as New York detective John Shaft, who must track down a wealthy racially motivated killer and protect the only witness who can convict him. Released June 15, 2000, the film combines hard-boiled detective work with explosive action sequences as Shaft navigates corruption, witness protection, and a powerful adversary determined to escape justice.
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Samuel L. JacksonJohn Shaft
Vanessa WilliamsCarmen Vasquez
Jeffrey WrightPeoples Hernandez
Christian BaleWalter Wade, Jr.
Busta RhymesRasaan
Dan HedayaJack Roselli
Toni ColletteDiane Palmieri
Richard Roundtree"Uncle" John Shaft
Ruben Santiago-HudsonJimmy Groves
Josef SommerCurt Flemming
Lynne ThigpenCarla Howard
Philip BoscoWalter Wade Senior
Pat HingleJudge Dennis Bradford
Lee TergesenLuger
Daniel von BargenLt Kearney
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When was Shaft released?
Shaft was released on June 15, 2000 in theaters.
What is the plot of Shaft?
Detective John Shaft arrests wealthy Wade Jr. for a racially motivated murder, but the key witness vanishes and Wade flees to Switzerland. When Wade returns two years later, Shaft must protect the witness and stop Wade's hired assassin before the trial.
Where can I watch Shaft?
Shaft is available on various streaming platforms and digital rental services; availability varies by region and may change over time.
Is this a reboot or original film?
The 2000 Shaft is a standalone action film that draws inspiration from classic detective cinema, though it is unrelated to the 1971 Shaft film of the same name.
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